Role of stearoyl-coenzyme A desaturase in regulating lipid metabolism

MT Flowers, JM Ntambi - Current opinion in lipidology, 2008 - journals.lww.com
MT Flowers, JM Ntambi
Current opinion in lipidology, 2008journals.lww.com
Recent studies in humans and animal models have highlighted that modulation of stearoyl-
coenzyme A desaturase 1 activity by dietary intervention or genetic manipulation strongly
influences several facets of energy metabolism to affect susceptibility to obesity, insulin
resistance, diabetes and hyperlipidemia.
Summary
Recent studies in humans and animal models have highlighted that modulation of stearoyl-coenzyme A desaturase 1 activity by dietary intervention or genetic manipulation strongly influences several facets of energy metabolism to affect susceptibility to obesity, insulin resistance, diabetes and hyperlipidemia.
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